Premier League 25/26: Brentford vs Chelsea Match Preview, Stats & Lineups
Brentford vs Chelsea live
🔍 Match Preview
Fixture: Brentford vs Chelsea
Competition: Premier League, Matchday 4
Date & Time: Saturday, 13 September 2025 — 21:00 BST
Venue: Brentford Community Stadium
What’s at Stake
Chelsea remain unbeaten with a strong defensive record, while Brentford adjusts under new coach Keith Andrews after several key departures. The Bees need consistency to avoid slipping early in the season, while Chelsea aims to maintain momentum at the top end of the table.
📈 Form & Key Stats
| Aspect | Brentford | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Recent starts (2025/26) | Mixed: one home win (vs Villa), but struggling for rhythm under new management | Strong: unbeaten witha good goal difference, showing improved defensive solidity |
| Head-to-head (London derby) | Rarely beat Chelsea at home; often tight games | Good away record at Brentford, psychological edge |
| Style & Strengths | Compact defence, quick transitions, counter-attacks, set-pieces. Igor Thiago is the key attacking threat | Solid defensive shape, possession-based play, midfield creativity (Enzo), good squad depth |
🚨 Team News
Brentford
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Doubts: Vitaly Janelt, Yunus Konak, Gustavo Gomes, Paris Maghoma
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Igor Thiago is fit and in form
Chelsea
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Cole Palmer: fitness test (groin)
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Levi Colwill: long-term ACL injury
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Romeo Lavia: out with muscle strain
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Mykhailo Mudryk: suspended
🧰 Predicted Lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1)
GK: Caoimhín Kelleher
DEF: Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Keane Lewis-Potter
MID: Jordan Henderson, Yehor Yarmolyuk
AM/Wings: Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade
ST: Igor Thiago
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
GK: Robert Sánchez
DEF: Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella
MID: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández
AM/Wings: Pedro Neto, Estêvão, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
ST: João Pedro
🎯 Prediction & What to Watch
Likely Result: Chelsea to edge it, predicted scorelines around 0-2 or 1-2.
Key Battles
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Igor Thiago vs Chelsea’s centre-backs — pressing & movement could trouble the visitors.
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Wide duels: Ouattara & Schade vs Gusto & Cucurella.
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Midfield control: Henderson & Yarmolyuk vs Caicedo & Enzo.
Brentford’s challenges include a lack of cohesion under the new coach, defensive lapses, and adjusting to key exits.
Chelsea’s strengths: squad depth, organised defence, creative midfield supply, and ability to punish errors.
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